Tribalism and civility in politics

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Democrats, Republicans, progressives, conservatives, and libertarians all have a vision of how to make America (and the world) a better place to live in, yet instead of working together, they’re constantly screaming at each other. Individuals who are passionate about politics tend to engage in some form of tribalism in which their loyalty to a certain group has created a breakdown in civility.

My guest is Andrew Heaton; he’s a comedian and host of The Political Orphanage.

On today’s show, we’re going to analyze how bad civility in politics has become due to tribalism, how it’s evolved in the age of social media, and what can be done so that people aren’t going at each other’s throats.

Hashing it Out is a podcast hosted by Siraj Hashmi, the Washington Examiner’s commentary video editor and writer. Each episode includes a political guest to offer a historical context to the news and politics of the day and insight into how we got to where we are. If you want to find the deeper meaning behind current events, then Hashing it Out is the podcast for you.

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